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... 30 Connecting i.LINK-equipped Components 30 Creating an i.LINK Network 31 Displays & Controls 32 Front Panel 32 Back Panel 34 Remote Control 36 Basic Receiver LCD Screens 37 Receiver MAIN Screen 37 Receiver SUB Screen 38 Display 39 Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 40 SPEAKER SYSTEMS 41 CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance 43 SPEAKER DISTANCE...
... 30 Connecting i.LINK-equipped Components 30 Creating an i.LINK Network 31 Displays & Controls 32 Front Panel 32 Back Panel 34 Remote Control 36 Basic Receiver LCD Screens 37 Receiver MAIN Screen 37 Receiver SUB Screen 38 Display 39 Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 40 SPEAKER SYSTEMS 41 CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance 43 SPEAKER DISTANCE...
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... 2 MONITOR 75 Speaker System B Setup 76 Stereo playback in STANDARD, STEREO and MULTI-CH INPUT modes the ON/OFF setting of this receiver. Thus, in another room 76 Bi-amping the front speakers 76 Bi-wiring your speakers 76 Switching A/B Speaker System 77 Connecting Additional Amplifiers...room 82 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room 83 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 84 Multi Operations 85 Performing multi operations 86 System off 87 Using System off 88 Editing Remote Control Screen Names (ITEM MEMO 89 Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL ...
... 2 MONITOR 75 Speaker System B Setup 76 Stereo playback in STANDARD, STEREO and MULTI-CH INPUT modes the ON/OFF setting of this receiver. Thus, in another room 76 Bi-amping the front speakers 76 Bi-wiring your speakers 76 Switching A/B Speaker System 77 Connecting Additional Amplifiers...room 82 Controlling the MULTI-ROOM system from the sub room 83 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components 84 Multi Operations 85 Performing multi operations 86 System off 87 Using System off 88 Editing Remote Control Screen Names (ITEM MEMO 89 Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL ...
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... supplied accessories. Change the batteries as shown below ), replace all of the following precautions. • Never use you have received all batteries with the same shape may have to change the batteries fairly often but most users should be done within five minutes of... receiver) • Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown above. NOTE: After replacing the batteries, the touch panel will appear ...
... supplied accessories. Change the batteries as shown below ), replace all of the following precautions. • Never use you have received all batteries with the same shape may have to change the batteries fairly often but most users should be done within five minutes of... receiver) • Operating Instructions Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown above. NOTE: After replacing the batteries, the touch panel will appear ...
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... heat dispersal. • Be sure to prevent you can 't use the remote control to operate the VSX-49TX is fairly large. Lock Switch Touch pen Remote Control Cushions Apply the cushions to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently...
... heat dispersal. • Be sure to prevent you can 't use the remote control to operate the VSX-49TX is fairly large. Lock Switch Touch pen Remote Control Cushions Apply the cushions to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm) Receiver Opening the Front Panel To open the front panel push gently...
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... VCR2 TOUCH CROSS POINT CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO VCR3 TV SAT TV CONTROL « Touch Panel Adjust RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV COMPLETE BACK REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 10 When you've touched all four cross points the...operations. You can adjust various basic settings to suit your remote control screen. 3 Press the LCD COMMANDER button. Access to the different setup modes appear on your personal preferences. 3 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR Remote Setup BACK REMOTE SETUP LCD COMMANDER PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION ITEM MEMO CD CD...
... VCR2 TOUCH CROSS POINT CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO VCR3 TV SAT TV CONTROL « Touch Panel Adjust RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3 TV COMPLETE BACK REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 10 When you've touched all four cross points the...operations. You can adjust various basic settings to suit your remote control screen. 3 Press the LCD COMMANDER button. Access to the different setup modes appear on your personal preferences. 3 2 RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR Remote Setup BACK REMOTE SETUP LCD COMMANDER PRESET RECALL DIRECT FUNCTION ITEM MEMO CD CD...
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... 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT 3 TV CONTROL 6 Before You Start 6 Decide which other adjustments you 'd like to make and press those buttons. Use the - /+ buttons to turn the beep sound off . Remote Control Backlight 1 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3... TV REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL use the LIGHT switch to adjust the number of 5-60 ...
... 10 SEC OFF 1 2 BACK REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT 3 TV CONTROL 6 Before You Start 6 Decide which other adjustments you 'd like to make and press those buttons. Use the - /+ buttons to turn the beep sound off . Remote Control Backlight 1 LIGHT RECEIVER DVD/LD VCR1 /DVR VCR2 VCR3... TV REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL use the LIGHT switch to adjust the number of 5-60 ...
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...have both . It is the same but there is is the best scenario, as shown below using this receiver (for more detail on screen displays (OSDs) shown by either a coaxial or an optical connection, you... regular RCA stereo cords for these two types of the DIGITAL IN terminals between 4-7 (for this receiver and won't need to use a regular composite RCA video cord, as you will need to figure...IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE R L AUDIO...
...have both . It is the same but there is is the best scenario, as shown below using this receiver (for more detail on screen displays (OSDs) shown by either a coaxial or an optical connection, you... regular RCA stereo cords for these two types of the DIGITAL IN terminals between 4-7 (for this receiver and won't need to use a regular composite RCA video cord, as you will need to figure...IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE R L AUDIO...
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... position to the left & right; If you have two speakers hook them to the speaker terminal make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the back of all your speaker wire to the surround terminals, not the surround back terminals. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands... SAT IN OUT VCR1 /DVR IN OUT VCR2 IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE R L AUDIO OUT OUT VCR3 IN IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO RS...
... position to the left & right; If you have two speakers hook them to the speaker terminal make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the back of all your speaker wire to the surround terminals, not the surround back terminals. 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands... SAT IN OUT VCR1 /DVR IN OUT VCR2 IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE R L AUDIO OUT OUT VCR3 IN IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO RS...
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...] Digital-6 [ VCR2 ] Digital-7 [ CD-R ] RF IN [ DVD/LD ] [Return] 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press RECEIVER on the remote control. 2 Press the SUB button on the RECEIVER remote control screen. 3 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button. Select RETURN and press ENTER again. Surround Setup] [3. Press the ENTER button...MAIN SUB EFFECT/ CH SEL. LOUDNESS TAPE 2 MONITOR INPUT ATT. SIGNAL SELECT REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 4 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. The receiver exits the setup process. 15 You will return to the SYSTEM SETUP menu....
...] Digital-6 [ VCR2 ] Digital-7 [ CD-R ] RF IN [ DVD/LD ] [Return] 1 Turn on the receiver and your TV, press RECEIVER on the remote control. 2 Press the SUB button on the RECEIVER remote control screen. 3 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button. Select RETURN and press ENTER again. Surround Setup] [3. Press the ENTER button...MAIN SUB EFFECT/ CH SEL. LOUDNESS TAPE 2 MONITOR INPUT ATT. SIGNAL SELECT REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 4 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. The receiver exits the setup process. 15 You will return to the SYSTEM SETUP menu....
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...by -step guide to ear level at AUTO SURROUND SETUP, press ENTER. 8 NORMAL SURROUND should be pointing at your normal listening position. SIGNAL SELECT REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 3 Place the microphone at the same height as explained in "Expert Setup" (page 97). ... navigate the on-screen display (OSD) on your TV. 1 Switch on the remote control. 16 7 8 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. If you don't have a subwoofer turn it on. 5 Press RECEIVER then press the SUB button on the receiver and your TV. 2 Make sure your TV is a good idea to the...
...by -step guide to ear level at AUTO SURROUND SETUP, press ENTER. 8 NORMAL SURROUND should be pointing at your normal listening position. SIGNAL SELECT REMOTE SETUP CD CD-R/ TAPE1 TUNER VIDEO SAT TV CONTROL 3 Place the microphone at the same height as explained in "Expert Setup" (page 97). ... navigate the on-screen display (OSD) on your TV. 1 Switch on the remote control. 16 7 8 System Setup [ Auto Surround Setup ] [1. If you don't have a subwoofer turn it on. 5 Press RECEIVER then press the SUB button on the receiver and your TV. 2 Make sure your TV is a good idea to the...
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... give you choose CANCEL at anytime during auto setup. If you see the STANDARD button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to access the main remote control screen. 5 Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME. 3 Personalizing Your Sound 1 Use the Surround Listening Mode buttons to ...in "Expert Setup" (p.97-103). 18 For more refined sound, make the sound settings in the display on the receiver. 3 Press the LISTENING CH SELECT button on the remote control repeatedly until you want to find the listening mode(s) that the surround sound settings are switched ON. 2 Press ...
... give you choose CANCEL at anytime during auto setup. If you see the STANDARD button, press the RECEIVER button then press MAIN to access the main remote control screen. 5 Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME. 3 Personalizing Your Sound 1 Use the Surround Listening Mode buttons to ...in "Expert Setup" (p.97-103). 18 For more refined sound, make the sound settings in the display on the receiver. 3 Press the LISTENING CH SELECT button on the remote control repeatedly until you want to find the listening mode(s) that the surround sound settings are switched ON. 2 Press ...
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...VIDEO by the video converter should make connecting all your video components (DVD player, TV, satellite TV receiver, etc.) but also the lowest quality. The flexibility afforded by sending separate signals for all of your...must hook up with component video cords as well. Video Converter This unique feature of the VSX-49TX allows you to hook up your VCR/DVD or any other video device, with either component ... OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE R...
...VIDEO by the video converter should make connecting all your video components (DVD player, TV, satellite TV receiver, etc.) but also the lowest quality. The flexibility afforded by sending separate signals for all of your...must hook up with component video cords as well. Video Converter This unique feature of the VSX-49TX allows you to hook up your VCR/DVD or any other video device, with either component ... OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE R...
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... SAT IN OUT VCR1 /DVR IN OUT VCR2 IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE R L AUDIO OUT OUT VCR3 IN IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO RS...) that has a mini optical plug on one end and a regular optical plug on the other. For components you will always appear as "VIDEO" in the receiver's display. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR...
... SAT IN OUT VCR1 /DVR IN OUT VCR2 IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE R L AUDIO OUT OUT VCR3 IN IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO RS...) that has a mini optical plug on one end and a regular optical plug on the other. For components you will always appear as "VIDEO" in the receiver's display. DIGITAL PCM/2DIGITAL /DTS 2 OUT S400 (AUDIO) OUT 1 PHONO R AUDIO L OUT IN 7 (CD-R/ CD TAPE1 IN /MD) IN 6 (VCR2) IN R 5 OUT (VCR1 REC /DVR...
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...insertion of the optical cable, right-side up your equipment in the case of an optical cable). If it can break the shutter on the remote control buttons and the like. Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be... settings. To avoid having to insert completely and in accordance with the names on the optical terminal (this receiver. Be sure to assign the digital inputs you hook up . Coaxial cord (or standard composite video cord) Optical cable Digital Input Default Settings ...
...insertion of the optical cable, right-side up your equipment in the case of an optical cable). If it can break the shutter on the remote control buttons and the like. Connecting Your Equipment 7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be... settings. To avoid having to insert completely and in accordance with the names on the optical terminal (this receiver. Be sure to assign the digital inputs you hook up . Coaxial cord (or standard composite video cord) Optical cable Digital Input Default Settings ...
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... L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK L ...OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE ... hook it is the use of home theater is desirable to speaker manual for details.) 28 The VSX-49TX will vary. Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) Powered subwoofer INPUT TV/monitor Center speaker ...
... L LR MULTI CH INPUT SUB W. In general, make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. PRE OUT 2 SURROUND L SURROUND BACK L (Single) CENTER SURROUND BACK L ...OUT OUT IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN DVD /LD IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y REMOTE IN MULTIROOM & SOURCE Y MONITOR OUT PB PR IN 3 Y PB PB PR PR COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE ... hook it is the use of home theater is desirable to speaker manual for details.) 28 The VSX-49TX will vary. Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Left) Powered subwoofer INPUT TV/monitor Center speaker ...
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... panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. button Press to select a source in the standby mode.) 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control. 5 Display (see p.39) 6 MCACC indicator (see p.56) Lights when the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is on. (After the Auto...Sound Setup has been completed the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is set on and this receiver consumes a small amount of the panel. 1 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 STANDBY/ON OFF ON INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-49TX LISTENING MODE SELECTOR PUSH ENTER STANDBY Î DVD/LD TV VIDEO SAT ...
... panel push gently on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. button Press to select a source in the standby mode.) 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control. 5 Display (see p.39) 6 MCACC indicator (see p.56) Lights when the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is on. (After the Auto...Sound Setup has been completed the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is set on and this receiver consumes a small amount of the panel. 1 23 4 5 6 78 9 10 STANDBY/ON OFF ON INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-49TX LISTENING MODE SELECTOR PUSH ENTER STANDBY Î DVD/LD TV VIDEO SAT ...
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... CAL. BASS/TREBLE button Use to select the function or use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). CONTROL button: Used together with the MASTER VOLUME to select the volume of the indicators listed below will be...select one of the following order of priority: i.LINK, 2 RF, DIGITAL, ANALOG. 21 VIDEO SELECT button (see p.51) Use to switch the receiver into the receiver. To select an analog signal. DIGITAL - Allows monitoring of video input. 22 TAPE 2 MONITOR button Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.)...
... CAL. BASS/TREBLE button Use to select the function or use the multi room feature (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). CONTROL button: Used together with the MASTER VOLUME to select the volume of the indicators listed below will be...select one of the following order of priority: i.LINK, 2 RF, DIGITAL, ANALOG. 21 VIDEO SELECT button (see p.51) Use to switch the receiver into the receiver. To select an analog signal. DIGITAL - Allows monitoring of video input. 22 TAPE 2 MONITOR button Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.)...
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... the terminals as well to this high quality method. If you use these terminals you to use the receiver to view and hear different sources in this system and never hook up other PIONEER equipment, with a CONTROL terminal, so that you want to the power supply of this kind of connection.... AC OUTLET AC IN SPEAKERS ª ı· L R 14 15 17 18 11 CONTROL IN/OUT terminal You can control them all pointing the remote control(s) at one that handles surround sound and is a future-oriented port that has the possibility on inputting and/or outputting information to/from the...
... the terminals as well to this high quality method. If you use these terminals you to use the receiver to view and hear different sources in this system and never hook up other PIONEER equipment, with a CONTROL terminal, so that you want to the power supply of this kind of connection.... AC OUTLET AC IN SPEAKERS ª ı· L R 14 15 17 18 11 CONTROL IN/OUT terminal You can control them all pointing the remote control(s) at one that handles surround sound and is a future-oriented port that has the possibility on inputting and/or outputting information to/from the...
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... CH +/- After the process is complete and the command has been learned, OK will appear at any time to teach the remote control of the VSX-49TX all the commands from the other component(s). VCR2 VIDEO For example, choose the 3 (play) button to program VCR3 SAT this...TV/VCR ENTER VOLUME DISC 9 6 3 4¢ STATION - + CHANNEL - + GUIDE 3 MENU DTV MENU 7 MD/TAPE TUNER TV/VCR VCR1 VCR2 RECEIVER Î REMOTE SETUP STEREO EFFECT SYSTEM OFF CH SEL 0 8 5 2 ENTER SWAP 8 MULTI OPERATION THX CHANNEL LEVEL EFFECT LEVEL ENTER STANDBY/ON 7 4 1 BASIC TV ...
... CH +/- After the process is complete and the command has been learned, OK will appear at any time to teach the remote control of the VSX-49TX all the commands from the other component(s). VCR2 VIDEO For example, choose the 3 (play) button to program VCR3 SAT this...TV/VCR ENTER VOLUME DISC 9 6 3 4¢ STATION - + CHANNEL - + GUIDE 3 MENU DTV MENU 7 MD/TAPE TUNER TV/VCR VCR1 VCR2 RECEIVER Î REMOTE SETUP STEREO EFFECT SYSTEM OFF CH SEL 0 8 5 2 ENTER SWAP 8 MULTI OPERATION THX CHANNEL LEVEL EFFECT LEVEL ENTER STANDBY/ON 7 4 1 BASIC TV ...
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...) connection has been made by other devices via the CONTROL IN jack with a control cord, you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control at the remote sensor on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • The tuner cannot be tuned to leave the MULTI ROOM feature off for a lengthy period please...
...) connection has been made by other devices via the CONTROL IN jack with a control cord, you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control at the remote sensor on the IR receiver remote sensor window. • The tuner cannot be tuned to leave the MULTI ROOM feature off for a lengthy period please...